2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Tahoe | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |